A recent breach of F5 Networks’ infrastructure has left more than 269,000 devices exposed and vulnerable to attack. Security researchers first detected unusual activity on F5’s management portal, prompting the company to issue an alert and patch critical vulnerabilities. However,…
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VMware Releases Workstation & Fusion 25H2 With Enhanced Features and OS Support
VMware has launched the latest versions of its desktop hypervisors, Workstation 25H2 and Fusion 25H2, bringing significant improvements to virtualization technology. These updates introduce a simplified versioning system, powerful new features, and expanded compatibility with modern operating systems and hardware.…
LinkPro: An eBPF-Based Rootkit Hiding Malicious Activity on GNU/Linux
Security researchers from Synacktiv CSIRT have uncovered a sophisticated Linux rootkit dubbed LinkPro that leverages eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) technology to establish persistent backdoor access while remaining virtually invisible to traditional monitoring tools. The infection chain originated from a…
F5 Issues Security Patches for Multiple Products After Recent Breach
F5 Networks has released comprehensive security patches addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities across its product portfolio following a recent security incident. The company issued its quarterly security notification on October 15, 2025, documenting numerous high-severity vulnerabilities that could potentially expose enterprise…
Critical Cisco IOS and IOS XE Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution
Cisco has disclosed a serious security vulnerability affecting its IOS and IOS XE Software that could allow attackers to execute remote code or crash affected devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20352, resides in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem…
North Korean Hackers Exploit EtherHiding to Spread Malware and Steal Crypto Assets
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a significant evolution in attack techniques with North Korean threat actors adopting EtherHiding, a sophisticated method that leverages blockchain technology to distribute malware and facilitate cryptocurrency theft. EtherHiding represents a fundamental shift in how cybercriminals…
Phishing Alert: Fake ‘LastPass Hack’ Emails Spreading Malware
A new phishing campaign impersonating LastPass is circulating today, October 13, 2025, aiming to deceive users into downloading malicious desktop software. Emails purporting to come from “hello@lastpasspulse.blog” or “hello@lastpassgazette.blog” carry the alarming subject line “We Have Been Hacked – Update…
North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail–OtterCookie Combo for Keylogging Attacks
Researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Famous Chollima subgroup of Lazarus, wherein attackers deploy blended JavaScript tools—BeaverTail and OtterCookie—to carry out stealthy keylogging, screenshot capture, and data exfiltration. This cluster of activity, part of the…
Operation Silk Lure: Weaponizing Windows Scheduled Tasks for ValleyRAT Delivery
A targeted cyber-espionage campaign exploiting Windows Scheduled Tasks and DLL side-loading to deploy the sophisticated ValleyRAT backdoor. The operation pivots on tailored spear-phishing emails, weaponized Windows shortcuts, and a persistent task scheduler mechanism, all delivering a multi-stage malware payload designed…
CISA Alerts on Actively Exploited Windows Improper Access Control Flaw
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding an actively exploited vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The flaw resides in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager component, which handles remote network connections. By exploiting this weakness,…
Qilin Ransomware Leverages Ghost Bulletproof Hosting for Global Attacks
Qilin ransomware–an increasingly prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation–has intensified its global extortion campaigns by exploiting a covert network of bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers. These rogue hosting services, often headquartered in secrecy-friendly jurisdictions and operated through labyrinthine shell-company structures, allow Qilin’s operators…
Mysterious Elephant APT Breach: Hackers Infiltrate Organization to Steal Sensitive Data
In a recently uncovered campaign, the Mysterious Elephant advanced persistent threat (APT) group has executed a sophisticated series of intrusions against government and foreign policy agencies across the Asia-Pacific region. The latest operations, active since early 2025, rely on custom-built…
Capita Fined £14 Million After Data Breach Exposes 6.6 Million Users
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has imposed a £14 million penalty on Capita following a major cyber attack in March 2023 that exposed the personal information of 6.6 million people. The fine was split between Capita plc, which received £8…
Critical Samba Flaw Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Samba’s WINS server hook script enables unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary commands on affected domain controllers. This critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-10230, carries a maximum CVSSv3.1 score of 10.0, reflecting its ease of exploitation and…
Critical Apache ActiveMQ Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
An important security flaw in Apache ActiveMQ’s .NET client library has put developers at risk of remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54539, exists in the Apache ActiveMQ NMS AMQP Client and can be triggered when the client connects…
CISA Alerts on Adobe Experience Manager Flaw Exploited for Code Execution
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical Adobe Experience Manager Forms vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, warning that the flaw is being actively exploited in the wild. The security issue, tracked as CVE-2025-54253, affects…
Windows BitLocker Flaws Allow Attackers to Bypass Encryption Protection
Two newly disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s BitLocker drive encryption feature could allow attackers to bypass encryption safeguards on Windows systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-55333 and CVE-2025-55338, these flaws involve incomplete comparison logic and configuration weaknesses that may let a local, low-privileged…
New Phishing Technique Targets Users via Basic Auth URLs
Netcraft recently uncovered a suspicious URL targeting GMO Aozora Bank, a Japanese financial institution. The URL leveraged a legacy web technique—Basic Authentication URL formatting—to visually impersonate the bank and deceive customers. This discovery prompted a broader review of phishing activity…
PhantomVAI Loader Launches Global Campaign to Distribute AsyncRAT, XWorm, FormBook, and DCRat
PhantomVAI Loader, a newly renamed multi-stage .NET loader tracked by Unit 42, is being used in widespread phishing campaigns to deliver a variety of information-stealing malware families. Initially identified as Katz Stealer Loader for its role in deploying the Katz…
Malicious Ivanti VPN Client Sites in Google Search Deliver Malware — Users Warned
Cybersecurity researchers at Zscaler have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that exploits search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to distribute a trojanized version of the Ivanti Pulse Secure VPN client, targeting unsuspecting users seeking legitimate software downloads. The Zscaler Threat Hunting…